Description
You, shut up!
Book Summary
This essay addresses the growing concern regarding the restriction of fundamental rights in the Spanish State. The authors analyze the legal framework that supports censorship, especially following the approval of the "gag law" (ley mordaza) and the 2015 reform of the Penal Code. Through iconic cases such as those of Valtònyc, Altsasu, or Pablo Hasél, the work exposes how freedom of expression, assembly, and information is threatened. The reader will find a rigorous analysis of repressive malpractice and a reflection on its consequences, as well as the response of organized civil society to defend these rights.
What is it about?
The book documents and denounces the current state of censorship and repression in Spain. The authors examine the legislation that has toughened sanctions for crimes related to opinion and protest, analyzing real cases that illustrate the application of these laws. The work does not only focus on criticism, but also explores the reaction of society, highlighting the work of organizations such as Amnesty International, the Irídia Center, or the Platform in Defense of Freedom of Information. It addresses how these policies generate the criminalization of protest, self-censorship, and demobilization, offering a complete vision of a conflict between the legislative power and civil rights.
Main topics
- Critical analysis of the Citizen Security Law (gag law) and the Penal Code regarding freedom of expression.
- Study of cases of judicial repression against artists, musicians, and political activists.
- Relationship between state censorship and human rights, with special attention to freedom of information and assembly.
- Response of civil society and organizations in defense of public freedoms.
- Social consequences of the criminalization of protest and poverty.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in current Spanish politics and society, especially in issues of civil rights and public freedoms. It is highly useful for students of law, political science, journalism, and sociology, as well as for activists, legal professionals, and anyone concerned about the state of democracy and freedom of expression in Spain.
What this book provides
- A documented and accessible analysis of repressive legislation and its application in real cases.
- A critical and well-founded vision of the impact of censorship on today's society.
- A map of the organizations and social movements that fight against these policies.
- Tools to understand how self-censorship and demobilization affect democratic life.
Technical sheet
- Author: Huerga Ayza, Laura; Busquets Figueras, Blanca
- Publisher: RAYO VERDE EDITORIAL, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Prose: non-fiction, literary essays, literature: history and criticism, society and culture: general, ethical issues: censorship, regional government policies, human rights, civil rights and citizenship, freedom of information and expression, demonstrations and protest movements
- Collection: CICLOGENESIS
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: May 2018
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 287 g
Editorial review
This is a necessary and timely work that offers a rigorous analysis of a highly topical subject. Its approach, which combines the denunciation of specific cases with reflection on the legal framework, makes it an essential read for those seeking to understand the dynamics of power and control in contemporary Spain. The inclusion of the social response provides a hopeful counterpoint and documents civil resistance in the face of repression.